Crimson Desert launch times and release date

After a few delays, Crimson Desert is due to arrive on Thursday, March 19. The world of Pywel looks expansive, and even without Black Desert's character creator there's still plenty to do; Mollie Taylor called it "a game that tries it all," and curiosities such as a goat black market and housing decor are already drawing attention.

The launch is simultaneous across all platforms, though the timing pushes it into early March 20 in places like Australia. It’s a worldwide release, so you won’t be stuck watching friends in timezones hours ahead play without you. Global unlock times by region are: Pacific US: 3 pm PDT, March 19; Eastern US: 6 pm EDT, March 19; UK: 10 pm GMT, March 19; Europe: 11 pm CET, March 19; Australia: 9 am AET, March 20; New Zealand: 11 am NZDT, March 20.

If your location isn’t listed, check out a timezone conversion site to see when Crimson Desert unlocks for you.

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